Latest Bjcp Podcast Episodes
Why Record an Audio Version of The Guidelines?
2021 BJCP Style Guidelines Audio Version - February 25, 2019 15:08 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhy record an audio version of the Style Guidelines? Simple, because one doesn't already exist, and I learn better through listening than reading. If it helps you too, then it makes me feel better about putting in so much time to create something. This recoding includes a reading of the BJCP ...
Episode 50- Belgian Triple, Mighty Macro Taste Identification Experiment
Brewnology: The Podcast - July 25, 2017 20:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Brewnology, we examine an Belgian Triple and taste Macro Beers and try to identify them. Also, please say tuned for a very important announcement about the future of Brewnology.
Episode 49 -Oud Bruin and Pairing Beer and Food
Brewnology: The Podcast - July 11, 2017 22:23 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn episode 49 we look at Oud Bruin and then we talk pairing beer with food and how it can assist your judging.
Special Episode: Listener Review Beers-Keith July 2017
Brewnology: The Podcast - July 11, 2017 21:53 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis is a special episode where we give feedback to Keith on some beers he submitted to us to evaluate. Thanks Keith!
Episode 48-Kölsch And Session Beers
Brewnology: The Podcast - June 27, 2017 21:38 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we talk about Kolsch, then we discuss Session Beer brewing.
Episode 47 Munich Helles and brewing measurements
Brewnology: The Podcast - June 13, 2017 13:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we talk about the ever so delicious Munich Helles, then briefly discuss the various types of measurements we use in brewing.
Episode 46 - Irish Stout and Brewing Sugars
Brewnology: The Podcast - May 30, 2017 21:36 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we examine Irish Stout, formerly known as Dry stout, and then discuss brewing sugars.
Episode 45: Rauchbier and Lager Fermenation
Brewnology: The Podcast - May 16, 2017 21:29 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we examine Rauchbier (Smoked Beer) and Lager fermentation.
Episode 44- German Pilsner and Malty vs. Sweet- Listener Beer
Brewnology: The Podcast - May 02, 2017 12:11 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsPlease excuse the poor audio on this episode. We had some recording issues but we worked to remedy the issue in the next upcoming episode. But in this episode we talk about German Pilsner then discuss the difference between "malty" and "Sweet". Stay tuned after the music for a listener beer revie...
Brewnology Episode 43- Imperial IPA and NHC 1st Round
Brewnology: The Podcast - April 18, 2017 14:00 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we look at Imperial IPA and our experience at round 1 of the NHC.
Episode 42 - American IPA and Entering Specialty categories
Brewnology: The Podcast - April 05, 2017 02:05 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we take a look at Category 21a, American IPA. We then have a discussion about entering beers into some of the common specialty categories and list examples of why they fit into some categories over others.
Episode 41- Czech Dark Lager/Number Score Strategy
Brewnology: The Podcast - March 23, 2017 00:24 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we talk about style 3D, Czech Dark Lager. We then examine a commercial example of that style. We finish up with a listener suggested topic of talking about how to come up with a numerical score in judging.
Episode 40- American Pale Ale and Breaking into National or Master Scores
Brewnology: The Podcast - March 07, 2017 12:52 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we tackle a listener suggested topic on what is required to get into the 80's or 90's on your judging exam. We then tackle and sample an American Pale Ale.
Episode 39 German Helles Exportbier and Positive attributes
Brewnology: The Podcast - February 21, 2017 14:00 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we talk a bit about German Helles Exportbier, formerly known as Dortmunder Export. Then we try to tackle a listener suggestion of talking about what we should be looking for in a beer as opposed to what we shouldn't find in a beer.
Episode 38 English Brown Ale and Mouthfeel
Brewnology: The Podcast - February 07, 2017 14:00 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we look at English Brown Ale and then expand on Mouthfeel per a listener request.
Episode 37 Irish Red and Scoring Accuracy 2
Brewnology: The Podcast - January 24, 2017 14:00 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode Dean and I talk about Irish Red, then take a second run at talking about scoring accuracy on your BJCP scoresheet as suggested by a listener.
Episode 36 -Imperial Stout and 2016 in Review
Brewnology: The Podcast - January 10, 2017 13:00 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we look at Imperial Stout, review Old Rasputin, and talk about key points of 2016.
Episode 35 -Cream Ale and Secondary Aging
Brewnology: The Podcast - December 27, 2016 15:00 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we examine the Cream Ale style and review a commercial example of the style (MKE's Boathouse). We then talk about secondary aging.
Episode 34 - Oatmeal Stout - Brewery organization
Brewnology: The Podcast - December 13, 2016 14:00 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we take a look at Oatmeal stout (Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout), and talk about how to organize your brewery and brew day.
Episode 33 - International Amber Lager and unsolicited feedback
Brewnology: The Podcast - November 29, 2016 06:05 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Brewnology we take a closer look at International Amber Lager as review a commercial example of the style. We then tackle a listener suggested topic of how to handle unsolicited feedback.
Episode 32- International Dark Lager - Home Roasting grains
Brewnology: The Podcast - November 15, 2016 06:05 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we take a close look at category 2C, International Dark Lager. We examine the style, a recipe, some water suggestions, and more before moving on to talking about home roasting your own malts and how to make caramel malt.
Episode 31- Belgian Dubbel and More on Malts
Brewnology: The Podcast - November 01, 2016 02:27 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we take a close look at Belgian Dubbel as well as evaluate a commercial example. After that we continue with our in-depth discussion of common malts and their various attributes.
episode 30 - ESB- Malts Part 2
Brewnology: The Podcast - October 18, 2016 05:00 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we take a close look at ESB and evaluate a commercial example, we then look closely at base malts, their flavor, aroma, and characteristics.
Episode 29- Reading Style Guidelines 2- Weizen Bock - How we adjust our water
Brewnology: The Podcast - October 04, 2016 05:05 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Brewnology we revisit a topic we feel we didn't really cover all that well earlier. Reading the guidelines. We then take a look at Weizenbock. Finally we get personal with our own personal water adjustment processes.
Episode 28 Entering Competition - Kellerbier - Head Retention
Brewnology: The Podcast - September 20, 2016 06:00 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we talk about how to find and enter a homebrew competition. We then take a look at a new reveiwing style where only one of us knows the brewery and the beer and we start off with Kellerbier. Finally we talk about everything you really need to know about head retention.
Episode 27 Flavor and Aroma Descriptors - International Pale Lager - Clarity
Brewnology: The Podcast - September 06, 2016 05:05 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode of Brewnology we talk about flavor, aroma, appearance, and mouthfeel descriptors to help with judging vocabulary. We then take a look at International Pale Lager, and finish things out talking about beer clarity.
Episode 26 - Exam Grading Timeline - American Light Lager - Malts Part 1
Brewnology: The Podcast - August 23, 2016 05:05 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we are taking a look at why it takes so long to get your grades back from your tasting exam.We then look at American light lager as our style review. Finally we start to talk malts by discussing what malts do not need to mashed and why.
Episode 25 - American Barleywine vs American Strong Ale - Dopplebock - Phenols
Brewnology: The Podcast - August 09, 2016 05:05 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode we help distinguish the difference between American Barleywine and American Strong ale. We then dissect a commercial example of Dopplebock with Spaten Optimator. Finally we talk the basics of phenols.
Episode 24 - Witbier vs Saison - English Porter - Malting
Brewnology: The Podcast - July 26, 2016 05:05 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode, we compare and contrast Witbier and Saison. We then look at Fuller's London Porter as we talk English Porter with the taste along portion. Finally we talk malting and the process it takes to turn barley into malted barley.
Brewnology Special Edition- Listener Beer Reviews -Keith and Alex
Brewnology: The Podcast - July 21, 2016 02:04 ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this special edition we evaluate 3 homebrews submitted by listeners. If homebrew evaluation is not your cup of tea, then this episode may not be your cup of tea. But not to worry, a regular show will be released on our regular scheduled day, July 26th.